"Obviously, Torrian brings a high level of familiarity with our program and the Southeastern Conference," Mullen said via the school's website. "His track record of preparing players for the NFL and his success coaching at that level speaks for itself. Meanwhile, with his strong recruiting ties to the state of Florida and the fact that he played for (defensive coordinator Todd) Grantham in college will make this transition seamless."

Gray is the third coach to depart Washington this offseason after special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica took over special teams with Atlanta and linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti leftto coach linebackers in Green Bay.